The entire Monaco team is taking this match very seriously, with the club's management once again declaring that if they successfully advance, they will not only hold a celebration party but also offer an even larger cash reward than last time.

The quarterfinals! This was a position that Monaco's management had never even dared to dream of before, but unexpectedly, they somehow made it there.

Having already secured a substantial prize of €9.6 million by reaching the Round of 16, Monaco would be able to earn an additional €10.6 million if they advance to the quarterfinals. This would undoubtedly be a huge boon for Monaco, who have only spent less than €25 million on transfers this season.

Achieving great results with minimal investment – ​​who else in the football world can do that?

Moreover, during the Champions League season, there is an additional bonus of 2.6 million euros for each victory. It can be said that Monaco has already made a fortune in the Champions League this season, but they will not be satisfied with this. Who wouldn't want more money!

During this period, some major events in the football world also occurred that Lei Ming found quite interesting.

Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1 is already closely monitoring their star player Kylian Mbappé. It is said that they are even willing to spend a huge sum of money to bring him in. If possible, he could very well become the star player of a top club next season.

In the Premier League, Mourinho seems unhappy at Manchester United, with rumors circulating that he might leave. Tottenham has also publicly stated that they are looking to acquire a good goalkeeper this summer, and that they are likely to be a target for the club.

The most surprising news came from Arsenal.

Arsenal, a club that doesn't usually focus on transfers, has surprisingly announced that they have enough funds to play a game with the manager, which may be their last hurrah.

Next season may be the professor's last season as a coach.

Arsenal will also be making a buying spree during the summer transfer window.

"Lei, as the most important link in the counterattack, you are very important. Now, tell them what needs to be paid attention to. You will be in charge of our defense."

During training, Jardim clarified Lei Ming's position in the team, which made all the players realize how much the head coach values ​​Lei Ming now.

Lei Ming was prepared for this and naturally accepted the authority given to him by the coach.

"First, we should avoid giving corner kicks whenever possible. Corner kick tactics are still my biggest headache right now."

"Second, try to block the opponent's shooting space and prevent them from easily taking a shot."

"Third, when it comes to intercepting free kicks, don't hesitate to give them the ball directly. I'm confident that I can stop any goal from being scored from set pieces."

"Fourth, when I'm attacking in front of the goal, please pay close attention to the positions of the opposing players and make sure they don't block my positioning."

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Lei Ming shared his strengths and weaknesses with his teammates, hoping that everyone could gain a better understanding of his style. He said that almost all players would introduce themselves in this way, so that they could have a deeper understanding of each other.

The atmosphere was not good as the match approached, but in order to allow the players to focus on their preparations, the head coach forbade them from looking at outside news or responding to useless comments about the match.

After all, with the internet buzzing about it, if the players were to go on the field and confront the fans, they would most likely only cause trouble and unpleasantness, without gaining any benefit.

In order to allow the team to focus on preparations, the team's management strictly followed the head coach's instructions and absolutely did not allow the players to be affected by any external factors. The training sessions and matches these past few days have been conducted in a closed environment, and all interviews and visits have been declined.

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H City, Film and Television City.

After finishing his scenes, Wang Yibo immediately rushed into the break room to watch the live stream online.

As the host introduced the list of players entering the field, Wang Yibo smiled with satisfaction.

The timing was perfect; I almost missed this exciting match.

At this moment, the break room door was opened, and his assistant, Sister Wang, walked in. When she saw that he was still watching the game, she said with dissatisfaction, "Yibo, you've had a long day. You should go and rest properly and recharge your energy so that you can be in good condition for the new shoot tomorrow!"

"Hehe, Sister Wang, it's okay. I'm full of energy right now. I'll go rest after watching the game. Food should be hot, and the same goes for football matches!"

"I remember you didn't like football before, so why do you suddenly like watching matches now?"

Sister Wang found it very strange.

I recently discovered that Yibo, who used to dislike football, has started to enjoy watching football matches. What's so interesting about these matches? It's just twenty idiots running around a football in a hoop. What's so interesting about that?

Moreover, the domestic football environment is said to be comparable to that of the entertainment industry, with almost everything that the audience sees being an illusion.

Suddenly, the host's excited and infectious shout came from the live broadcast room: "Representing Monaco's goalkeeper position is still our favorite player, Lei Ming!"

"This season, thanks to the addition of Lei Ming, Monaco has performed very well in the league, cup competitions, and the highly competitive Champions League. It can be said that his performance is world-class, impeccable, and he is a phenomenal player."

In the live broadcast room, the host's outrageous praise momentarily stunned Sister Wang.

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